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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 8, 2019 19:13:10 GMT -6
PS-I got like 4 oz total today. I was convinced it was because I was going to start my period but still no AF. It also sent me down the "I'm angry to be at work and not with my baby." Last week on our first day back after being home with her for 12 days straight, I got like 7 oz no problem. I'm convinced she temporarily boosted my supply but it dipped back down after a few days of pumping. Who knows?
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 8, 2019 19:14:58 GMT -6
I'll put another plug in for a company owned by friends of a friend. Milk Shakers. If I weren't so close to being done, I'd order some more. I am certain it increased my supply. It's a supplement, I added it to oatmeal and cereal daily for awhile, but you can bake it into breads, cookies, whatever.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 19:39:04 GMT -6
Add me to the poor pumping club. And my freezer stash is almost out. I really don’t want to go to formula for 4 weeks. I feel like my boobs just almost dried up while he was sick (he was still nursing so I’m not sure what happened). But they used to fill up overnight and after about 3 1/2 hours and now nothing.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 8, 2019 20:00:22 GMT -6
I left work yesterday after pumping 5oz across 3 sessions desperately hoping O didn't finish some of her bottles. NEWP. I feel you on this. Are you mixing anything in them? I forget, when does she turn 1? V turns 1 right at the beginning of Feb so I'm starting to put a little almond milk in her bottles. 1-to get her used to it and 2-to stretch my milk. Could you try something like that? My ratio right now is like 3 oz breastmilk 1/2 oz almond milk but each week I plan to increase the almond milk and decrease the breastmilk. I can in about a month. Liv is the end of Feb so I'm going to start to wean in WCM once we get to 11mo.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 8, 2019 20:02:29 GMT -6
I'm adding a pump at night on occasional days where its already out from working from home. 🤞🏻 kbw, I'm so sorry. That's exactly what I'm worried about a month from now. It makes no sense to switch their little belllies so much just for a couple weeks. Hugs.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 8, 2019 20:04:14 GMT -6
Today over 2 sessions though (I missed my last one, because work) I did get 7oz which I was happy with. Livs been in bed about 2 hours now so I'm pumping. Just to stimulate and see if I can trick my body into making more overnight so I have more to pump in the morning.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 8, 2019 20:13:42 GMT -6
jessijean whaaaaat!? That’s crazy. Who spills a cup of cocaine in their car! 😂 When we moved into our very old house a few years ago, H was pulling down the ceiling in the basement and found a package filled with a brick of white powder. He ended up letting the cops know, but it was unclear what it was. They just said to throw it out. But we like to tell the story of how we found a lb of cocaine in our basement. Right?! DH said the investigator said the car was an obvious transporter and it had seen LOTS of drugs. So I guess a brick just broke open? I still don't get it. DH said it just kept coming and coming. The cops said to go ahead and keep cleaning it? Who leaves that amount of illegal drugs with a random person?
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 8, 2019 20:43:19 GMT -6
PS-I got like 4 oz total today. I was convinced it was because I was going to start my period but still no AF. It also sent me down the "I'm angry to be at work and not with my baby." Last week on our first day back after being home with her for 12 days straight, I got like 7 oz no problem. I'm convinced she temporarily boosted my supply but it dipped back down after a few days of pumping. Who knows? I've been the same way lately. I am getting 4 or 5 oz over 3 pumps which is so frustrating, I agree! After a long weekend or a few days straight with him my output is definitely better. I wish I could just stay home with him too! 😭💕
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 9, 2019 7:36:35 GMT -6
Little dude is starting to feel a little better. He is eating and drinking more too. One of his molars has popped through completely and I think that has helped.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 7:36:47 GMT -6
Ugh we made it one full day in daycare since the 31st before I had to stay home with the baby because of sickness again. I’m very much struggling being a working mom right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 8:19:00 GMT -6
Ugh we made it one full day in daycare since the 31st before I had to stay home with the baby because of sickness again. I’m very much struggling being a working mom right now. I'm so sorry. I struggled with that so much too. We use in home daycare and I have missed 2 week stretches of work at a time because my kids were sick or my daycare lady was. It sucks so bad. Hope baby feels better soon!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 8:19:58 GMT -6
We are heading to our vacation tomorrow! We are going to an indoor amusement park and then to Great Wolf Lodge. I hope my girls aren't freaked out by the rides, they can go either way - excited and happy or terrified and melting down haha.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 15:21:26 GMT -6
Ugh we made it one full day in daycare since the 31st before I had to stay home with the baby because of sickness again. I’m very much struggling being a working mom right now. I'm so sorry. I struggled with that so much too. We use in home daycare and I have missed 2 week stretches of work at a time because my kids were sick or my daycare lady was. It sucks so bad. Hope baby feels better soon!! Thanks. We took him to the pedi this morning and they’ve sent a stool sample out to figure out if he has bacteria going on or if there’s a small chance he has rotavirus but we’re going on day 10 of diarrhea so we’ve got to figure it out especially since it’s hurting his weight gain and we have no idea if he’s contagious or not. I have a deadline of Friday at work that I’m somehow trying to get to.
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 10, 2019 6:54:58 GMT -6
Guys, our babies are turning one and becoming toddlers. Such exciting times!
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Post by thunderenterprise on Jan 10, 2019 7:29:55 GMT -6
Guys, our babies are turning one and becoming toddlers. Such exciting times! It's so exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Some of DD's 3 months pictures popped up on my slideshow at work yesterday and it seemed so long ago and also just yesterday. They change so much in this first year.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 10, 2019 9:33:12 GMT -6
Ok so I did just start spotting....maybe my abysmal output this week is partly to blame on that! Hoping so at least.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 10, 2019 9:34:30 GMT -6
kbw sorry you guys are in a rut....sending good non-diarrhea vibes your way. Hoping I’m tagging the right person!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 10, 2019 12:41:19 GMT -6
Ugh we made it one full day in daycare since the 31st before I had to stay home with the baby because of sickness again. I’m very much struggling being a working mom right now. Ugh, I am so sorry. It's such a struggle being a working mom! When dd1 had pneumonia we had to juggle having her home. It was not easy! And I hate burning all my vacation days for that! Solidarity.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 10, 2019 15:00:44 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure that caffeine is part of my anxiety issue... I think I mentioned it before. This week I've noticed that while I'm drinking and shortly after my morning coffee I start getting anxious. Then a few hours later I crash hard. I feel like I'm depressed and it's hard to motivate myself to do anything yet my heart rate still feels a bit elevated. I'm very sad that it may be caffeine related and that it just started now. I better get used to decaf coffee and figure out a new pick me up in the morning.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 10, 2019 19:44:43 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure that caffeine is part of my anxiety issue... I think I mentioned it before. This week I've noticed that while I'm drinking and shortly after my morning coffee I start getting anxious. Then a few hours later I crash hard. I feel like I'm depressed and it's hard to motivate myself to do anything yet my heart rate still feels a bit elevated. I'm very sad that it may be caffeine related and that it just started now. I better get used to decaf coffee and figure out a new pick me up in the morning. The thought of giving up coffee terrifies me. Could you look for something with less caffeine (like a tea if you like it) or try half regular/half decaf to start?
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 10, 2019 20:52:41 GMT -6
The baby had his 1 year well check up today. He is 20lbs 15oz and 30in tall.
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 11, 2019 12:24:03 GMT -6
Hi friends! I hope everyone had a great week. marygracerich Still so crazy to me that we are already at 1st birthdays and 1 year well checks. Where did the time go?!! jessijean Ugh I'm sorry about the caffeine! That sounds so rough! kbw I hope you were able to make your deadline today. Being a working mom is so tough...I hope your LO is feeling better! rebeccabunch I just wanted to say hello and that I hope you are doing well! We miss you around these parts! Have you caught up on Crazy Ex Girlfriend?
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 11, 2019 12:36:00 GMT -6
We had to run to the ped last night because my daycare told us they suspected O had pink eye. Thankfully my ped has later hours on Thursdays. It's just a clogged tear duct and my ped does not believe it's pink eye. My husband was so thrilled to hand them a drs note this morning.
I really think they look for reasons to send the kids home. We love their school but I am getting pretty annoyed by it!
Plus, the pics I have gotten of her today look just fine. No goop near her eyes. So a big old raspberry to them!
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 12, 2019 14:04:31 GMT -6
I need a nap. Lol
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 12, 2019 14:20:13 GMT -6
This is basically my life motto lately 😂
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 12, 2019 16:45:17 GMT -6
This is basically my life motto lately 😂
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Post by ajetter on Jan 12, 2019 21:11:41 GMT -6
My baby is one! 😭 Having a party tomorrow that I’m not really prepared for, but I ordered Panera mac n cheese as our meal so we’ll be fine right? 😂
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Post by bassa on Jan 12, 2019 21:43:36 GMT -6
ajetter Happy birthday baby!! Love the smile, and the hat!
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 13, 2019 8:16:44 GMT -6
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